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Standard Arabic Grammar → Prepositions in Arabic → Basic prepositions

As a beginner in Standard Arabic, learning prepositions is essential to be able to form simple sentences. Prepositions are connecting words that link nouns, pronouns, and phrases to other words in a sentence. They link them to show a relationship between two or more elements in the sentence such as time, location, or direction.

In this lesson, we will learn some basic prepositions in Arabic and their usage.

Basic Prepositions

Prepositions are usually before a noun or a pronoun in the sentence. Here are the basic prepositions in Arabic:

Standard Arabic	Pronunciation	English
في	"fee" or "fii"	In, on, at, to, by
مع	"ma'a"	With
عند	"ind"	At, near, beside
على	"ala"	On, upon, about, over
مِن	"min"	From, of, out of
إلى	"ila"	To, towards

Note: Pronunciation may vary by region

Here are some examples:

I am in the house --> أنا في البيت (ana fee-l bayt)
He is with his friends --> هو مع أصدقائه (huwa ma'a asdiqaa'ih)
The cat is on the table --> القطة على الطاولة (al-qittah 'ala at-tawilah)
She is from Lebanon --> هي من لبنان (hiya min lubnan)
We are going to the park --> نحن ذاهبون إلى الحديقة (nahnu dhaahiboon ila al-hadeeqah)

Tips for Learning Prepositions

Learning prepositions can be challenging, but with practice, it can become easier. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

1. Practice: Use prepositions in different sentences to learn how they are used.

2. Listen and watch: Listen to Arabic conversations, music and watch videos to learn how prepositions are used in context.

3. Use flashcards: Create flashcards with the prepositions on one side and the meaning on the other to memorize them quickly.

4. Read: Read books, articles, and blogs in Arabic to learn how prepositions are used in writing.

With practice, mastering prepositions will become easier, and you can start forming more complex sentences in Arabic.

Sources

Table of Contents - Standard Arabic Course - 0 to A1

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Introduction to Arabic script

Nouns and gender in Arabic

Verbs and conjugation in Arabic

Numbers and counting in Arabic

Everyday Arabic vocabulary

Food and drink vocabulary

Arabic customs and traditions

Arabic music and entertainment

Adjectives in Arabic

Pronouns in Arabic

Prepositions in Arabic

Interrogatives in Arabic

Adverbs in Arabic

Transportation vocabulary

Shopping and money vocabulary

Arabic literature and poetry

Arabic calligraphy and art

Weather vocabulary

Conditional sentences in Arabic

Passive voice in Arabic

Relative clauses in Arabic

Arabic adjectives and nouns

Arabic cinema and TV

Arabic fashion and beauty

Sports and leisure vocabulary

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